Struggling to get your kids to eat veg? Try whipping up one of these tasty and nutritious dishes

<p>If you've ever had a stand-off with your kids over their refusal to eat their vegetables, you're certainly not alone. </p><p><a href="https://vegpower.org.uk/" target="_blank">Veg Power</a> has partnered with ITV to launch <a href="https://www.itv.com/feelgood/eat-them-to-defeat-them" target="_blank">Eat Them To Defeat Them</a>, a mission to get kids excited about eating veg &ndash; and we are 100% behind them.</p><p>This week is all about the carrot, which can be thrown into soups, pasta sauces, roasted or served raw as a crudité. Naturally sweet and crunchy, we reckon this is an easy one to conquer. </p><p>Here are a few delicious ways you can crush the carrot...<br> </p><h2>Carrot-patch houmous pots</h2><p>Little Chantenay carrots are perfect for assembling these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/carrot-patch-houmous-pots" target="_blank">cute houmous pots</a>. With nuts at the bottom of each glass and sprinkled on top, kids can munch on these while they're waiting for their dinner.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="asda_easter_hummous_and_carrot__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asda_easter_hummous_and_carrot__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Glazed carrots</h2><p>Smothered in honey, mustard and orange juice before being roasted in the oven, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gorgeous-glazed-carrots" target="_blank">these carrots</a> are sweet, sticky, addictive and are ready to demolish.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot-stuffing-potatoes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-stuffing-potatoes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>carrot and beetroot fritters</h2><p>Shred up those critters with some beetroot and shape into <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-beetroot-fritters" target="_blank">thin fritters</a>, to serve with creamy yogurt. We're coming for you, carrots...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot-beetroot-fritters__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-beetroot-fritters__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Mega carrot cake </h2><p>Grate your carrots to smithereens and throw them into this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mega-carrot-cake" target="_blank">nutty cake batter</a>. Adding both moisture and sweetness, we challenge any youngster to turn down a slice of this deliciousness.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mega-carrot-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mega-carrot-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>ginger carrot smoothie</h2><p>Blended into a smoothie with cashews, coconut water, ginger and lemon, these carrots never stood a chance. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ginger-carrot-smoothie" target="_blank">This makes</a> the perfect breakfast time juice or afternoon pick-me-up for kids.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot-and-ginger-smoothie__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-and-ginger-smoothie__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired to eat and defeat those carrots? Shop for everything you need <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">in store</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> now.</em></p>

5 carrot dishes your kids will love

By ASDA Admin,8th February 2019

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